An essential gift for any gardener, this gorgeous, illustrated card deck decodes Latin terms that provide clues to a plant’s color, shape, habits, origin, and other curious traits. 

If you’re picking plants for your garden, it pays to know the meaning of albus (white), repens (creeping), and sempervirens (evergreen). And if you want to share your love for Begonia with friends in Berlin or talk Tillandsia with fans in Tokyo, then you’ll need to learn a plant’s universal international name. This beautiful botanical card deck will help you. Each of the sixty cards introduces a key Latin word or epithet. On the front, you’ll find the word in bold with its grammatical forms and a plant illustration; on the back, there are clear explanations, related terms, and example plants with concise descriptions. The accompanying booklet explains how Latin names work and how to use the deck—whether as a quick reference, a learning tool, or a fun quiz for gardeners. Authoritative, attractive, and accessible, the Latin for Gardeners Card Deck is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to talk plants.